Tag Archives: chardonnay

Chardonnay, the top-selling wine in America by FAR, has fallen out of favor with a certain group of avid wine drinkers. That certain group would be those in the industry – Sommeliers, retailers, distributors, and many producers. Of course, none of them will admit it, as Chardonnay pays many of their salaries. But when it […]

Spring came early to wine country this year. As I write this, the short-lived lupines are out in abundance, providing a purple-blue stage for the prima-donna golden poppies springing up in their midst. And in the vineyards, bud break came early too. Now the growers are sweating out the possibility of frosts for another month […]

Caramel and toasted nuts and more nuts. And almost the color of an amber ale. Not much fruit left, and none of the verve and subtle minerality she had in her youth. Such was the 1997 Kistler Chardonnay (Cuvee Catherine) we opened last night. At least, that’s my story, and I’m stikin’ to it. The […]